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Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
- Fig. 104 Centre console: Selector lever
The current position is indicated next to the selector lever Fig. 104►. In addition, the current selector lever position appears on the instrument cluster display.
You may have to release the selector lever, depending on which position is currently engaged and which position you want to select next.
To do so, press the release button -1- on the selector lever Fig. 104►.
To select the next adjacent position, move the selector lever forwards or backwards to the first point of resistance. The selector lever will return to its original position.
To skip a position, move the selector lever past the point of resistance into the desired position. The selector lever will return to its original position.
For instance, you can move the selector lever from position D straight past position N to position R.
Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock prevents gears from being engaged inadvertently, so that the vehicle is not set in motion unintentionally. This is why you have to press the release button -1- on the selector lever and/or press the brake pedal when moving the selector lever into certain positions Fig. 104►.
You have to press the brake pedal before moving the selector lever when the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary.
You do not have to press the brake pedal if you move the selector lever from position D (forwards) to position R (reverse) within one second. This allows you to rock the car backwards and forwards to free it from mud or snow, for example.
P – Parking lock
With this gearbox position selected, the vehicle cannot roll away. Apply the parking lock only when the vehicle is stationary ►. To apply the parking lock, press button P -2- on the selector lever Fig. 104►. P will appear next to the selector lever.
(Applies to vehicles with S tronic gearbox: ) The parking lock can only be released when the ignition is on and the brake pedal is pressed. To release the parking lock, press the brake pedal, press the release button -1- on the selector lever and select the desired position Fig. 104►. To select position D or R, you must also start the engine.
(Applies to vehicles with tiptronic gearbox: ) The parking lock can only be released when the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed. To release the parking lock, press the brake pedal, press the release button -1- on the selector lever and select the desired position Fig. 104►.
If you switch off the engine when the selector lever is in position D, E, S, R or in manual mode, P will be engaged automatically.
If you switch off the engine when the selector lever is in position N, the gearbox will remain in N for about 30 minutes before selecting P automatically. The vehicle can roll away when the selector lever is in position N; you should therefore apply the parking brake 
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You must release the parking lock manually before towing the vehicle link►.
R – Reverse gear
Reverse gear is engaged in this position. Select reverse gear only when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling ►. To engage reverse gear, press the brake pedal, press the release button -1- on the selector lever and select position R Fig. 104►.
A tone will sound when reverse gear is selected.
N - Neutral
In this position, the gearbox is in neutral. To select neutral, press the release button -1- on the selector lever and move the selector lever to position N Fig. 104►.
If you switch off the engine when the selector lever is in position N, the gearbox will remain in N for about 30 minutes before selecting P automatically.
Position N can no longer be selected when the ignition is switched off. If you use an automatic car wash, remember to select position N before switching off the engine.
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked when the selector lever is in position N.
D/S - Drive/Sport (for driving forwards)
In selector lever position D/S, the gearbox can be operated in either the standard drive mode (D) or in sport mode (S). Pull the selector lever back to select sport mode (S). You must be in position D or E before you can select position S. Pull the selector lever back again to move from S back to D or E ►. To select drive from N (max. speed 2 km/h), press the brake pedal and move the selector lever to D ►.
In the standard drive mode (D), the gearbox automatically selects the best gear ratio. This depends on the engine load, the road speed and the driving style.
Select sport mode (S) if you wish to take full advantage of the car s performance. This setting makes use of the engine s maximum power output. When accelerating the gear shifts may be noticeable.
If you set the drive select* function to dynamic mode, S will be selected automatically.
E – Efficiency*
In efficiency mode link►, the gearbox selects the next gear at lower engine speeds. Earlier upshifts give improved fuel economy because the full power reserves of the engine are not used.
E is shown on the display instead of D.
- The car can roll away even if the ignition is switched off.
- In all selector positions except P and N the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake when the engine is running. This is because an automatic gearbox still transmits power even at idling speed, and the vehicle tends to “creep”.
- To avoid accidents, apply the parking brake and put the selector lever in position P before opening the bonnet. Please observe the important safety warnings link►.
Note
If the lever is moved accidentally to N when driving, take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the engine speed drop to idling before selecting D or S again.